1917 Waltham Pocket Watch for Thomas Russell

The watch has a seven-jewel stem-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is the Marquis grade but was re-named Tempus for Thomas Russell, their logo included the wording Tempus Fugit. The movement is signed American Waltham USA, Tempus and it has the serial number 21776493 which dates it back to around 1917. This particular movement had a total production run of 11000. The watch measures 50mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is the gold plated and was made by the Illinois Watch Case Company. The case has a screw on front and back. The case has light surface marking from use but overall it is in nice condition. The watch has an acrylic lens which is in nice condition. The dial is signed with the Thomas Russell winged wheel logo together with Waltham USA. Thomas Russell was a well respected business having achieved a Royal Warrant as watch and clock makers to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. The dial is in nice condition. Blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All Prices Include UK Postage. Please contact us for international shipping prices (Ddu, details in delivery information section below). All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.